the amount of disk activity and the amount of resources used during startup. Customers will notice decreased SEP startup time and improved experience in other applications since client performance has been optimized. Improved Management Server Performance " Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager will now utilize fewer system resources to perform standard functions.


SEPM impact to server performance has been reduced to ensure other applications and services running on the system are minimally impacted. Additional Flexibility Controls " Additional granular access controls to the Limited Administrator role enable more administrative rights assignment flexibility. Scalability improvements Additional configuration options will also allow customization for the amount of content and disk space size; allowing a GUP to balance the need to update clients who are offline for an extended period of time.


FAQ Symantec Endpoint Protection 11.0: Top SMB Customer Frequently Asked Questions FAQ: Symantec Endpoint Protection 11.0: Top SMB Frequently Asked Questions p. 2 Copyright © 2008 Symantec Corporation. All rights reserved.


For questions regarding this FAQ, contact SalesTools@symantec.com Last Updated: 9/25/2008 Enhanced Virtualization Support " Randomize Client connections to SEPM for obtaining Content Updates. This ensures less chance of heavy disk reading and writing due to the SEP client on different virtual machines loading new content at the same time. Content downloads are streamlines and more virtualization friendly.


New! Tolly report findings indicate Symantec's Endpoint Protection 11.0 provides faster processing for common functions such as opening and saving Word and PowerPoint files. Findings were based on SEP MR3.


For more details: http://www.symantec.com/business/products/articles.jsp?pcid=pcat_security&pvid=endpt_prot_1 How to access Endpoint Protection Maintenance Release 3 The third maintenance release for Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP build version 11.0.3) is now posted on File Connect < http://fileconnect.symantec.com >. Please download MR3 directly from File Connect, or receive MR3 updates through LiveUpdate. MR3 Schedule: Languages Download Available Physical Media Available English 9/18/2008 9/30/2008 French 9/18/2008 10/1/2008 German 10/10/2008 10/23/2008 Spanish 10/10/2008 10/23/2008 Italian 10/10/2008 10/23/2008 Japanese 10/14/2008 10/23/2008 Korean 10/24/2008 11/4/2008 Chinese Simplified 10/29/2008 11/7/2008 Chinese Traditional 10/29/2008 11/7/2008 Portuguese Brazil 10/31/2008 11/13/2008 Czech 10/31/2008 11/13/2008 Polish 10/31/2008 11/13/2008 Russian 10/31/2008 11/13/2008 TOP CUSTOMER FAQS AND RESOLUTIONS FAQ: Can I move directly from SEP MR1 to MR3?


Resolution: Yes, you can automatically upgrade from MR1 to MR3. FAQ: I heard that SEP 11.0 and SNAC 11.0 have compatibility issues with Vista SP1. Resolution: These issues are resolved since MR2.


MR2 supports Vista SP1. Please upgrade to MR3. FAQ: Does TruScan(TM) Proactive Threat Scan work with 64-bit or Server operating systems?


Resolution: TruScan(TM) supports 64-bit systems and Application and Device Control supports servers. Both of these features are bundled under the Proactive Threat Protection category which causes inconsistencies in the UI when it needs to display a disabled state. Engineering is aware of this issue and is currently working on resolving this.


FAQ: I have heard that multiple reboots are required to install the agent. Is this true? Resolution: No reboot is required for Antivirus, Antispyware, or Proactive Threat Scan to work.


A reboot is only required for Application and Device Control, Firewall and Intrusion Prevention. FAQ: What do I do when my small business server stops receiving network connections? FAQ Symantec Endpoint Protection 11.0: Top SMB Customer Frequently Asked Questions FAQ: Symantec Endpoint Protection 11.0: Top SMB Frequently Asked Questions p.


3 Copyright © 2008 Symantec Corporation. All rights reserved. For questions regarding this FAQ, contact SalesTools@symantec.com Last Updated: 9/25/2008 Resolution: This fix has been resolved since MR1.Please upgrade to MR3 to address this concern as well as to receive additional key enhancements.


FAQ: What can I do to prevent my server from running out of disk space? Resolution: Symantec has taken steps to optimize disk utilization and this issue has been resolved since SEP MR2. Also, add the following here for those who were affected and need to reclaim disk space: Reducing Embedded Database Size with the Dbunload tool In earlier versions of Symantec Endpoint Protection 11.0, Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager did not periodically reclaim space that was freed by the embedded database.


Consequentially, the embedded database (sem5.db) would grow unnecessarily large. This has been corrected in MR2, but the database size is not automatically shrunk just by installing MR2. If you use the embedded database rather than MS SQL, Symantec Technical Support recommends the following document to help reclaim the space: How to shrink the embedded database using the Dbunload tool http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/ent- security.nsf/docid/2008022616103648?Open&docid=2008043016452748&nsf=ent-security.nsf&view=docid FAQ: How come my SEP Client computers are experiencing difficulty communicating with the SEP Manager?


Resolution: Since MR2, Symantec has improved communication between SEPM and SEP client. Here is a list of helpful documents that can assist in helping resolve this issue. " Document ID 2007110214173248 - Clients do not communicate properly with the Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager (SEPM): http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/ent-security.nsf/docid/2007110214173248 " Document ID 2007101711140148 - Testing Communication from an Endpoint Protection client to the Endpoint Protection Manager: http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/ent-security.nsf/docid/2007101711140148 " Document ID 2007101711103548 - Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager 11.x communication troubleshooting : http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/ent-security.nsf/docid/2007101711103548 FAQ: How do I minimize the RAM required on the SEP Management server ?


Resolution: Symantec has taken steps to reduce the amount of resources required to run the management console and SEPM. The Symantec Endpoint Protection Manager currently has a minimum requirement of 1 GB of total RAM before it can be installed on the system. In environments managing less than 100 nodes, it is optimized and now configured by default to average around 250-300 MB's of RAM.


FAQ: What do I do if I cannot log into the SEPM Console, or if I am seeing a blank or corrupted screen? Resolution : Since MR2,many stability issues have been resolved that will reduce the amount of crashes and errors that May occur. Also, since MR2, the administrator will be prompted during installation and configuration process if conflicts are detected.


FAQ: How can I improve my Small Business Server performance after installing SEPM management console? Resolution: Changes in MR3 have further lowered resource consumption and provide a more optimized workflow. The following Knowledge Base article contains some recommended changes which improve performance in several key areas: " Document ID 2007102311173048 - Symantec Endpoint Protection Client configuration changes for performance optimization: http://service1.symantec.com/SUPPORT/ent-security.nsf/docid/2007102311173048 FAQ Symantec Endpoint Protection 11.0: Top SMB Customer Frequently Asked Questions FAQ: Symantec Endpoint Protection 11.0: Top SMB Frequently Asked Questions p.


4 Copyright © 2008 Symantec Corporation. All rights reserved. For questions regarding this FAQ, contact SalesTools@symantec.com Last Updated: 9/25/2008 FAQ: How do I optimize the amount of HD space the client is using?


Resolution: Under MR2, Engineering has improved the amount of HD space the client is using. Symantec is continually working on ways to reduce the amount of HD space required after installing the Client. Symantec Endpoint Protection client hard drive space usage has been reduced in MR2 FAQ: How can I make the SEP management server easier to install?


Resolution: The Manager Server Configuration Wizard has been enhanced to include two new options: 1) Simple and 2) Advanced. The Simple options will set the configuration options of the manager so that memory and HD resources allocated are kept to a minimum. This is recommended for customers with fewer than 100 clients.


The Advanced option will allow administrators to configure the server for the number of clients in their environment. In addition, the Management Server Configuration Wizard will check for port conflicts during configuration. If one is detected, an alternate port will be selected and reported to the administrator.


FAQ: Am I forced to install SEP if I completed a SAV renewal? Resolution: Symantec AntiVirus Corporate Edition, Symantec AntiVirus Enterprise Edition, and Symantec Client Security customers may elect to continue using the prior version product until they wish to migrate to the new product or the prior version product is no longer supported. Again, customers are being encouraged to renew using 11.0 SKUs but are *not* being forced to move to the SEP 11.0 product.


A customer who renews on 11.0 is entitled to use or move/down-grade and be supported on any prior version product that is still within its support life. Renewals and new or additional purchases for these products may be transacted on the current version product, but apply to any supported prior version product. If your prior version product requires a license key and you are not automatically sent one after your purchase, please contact Customer Care at http://www.symantec.com/business/support/assistance_care.jsp .


RECENT SMALL MEDIUM BUSINESS SEP 11.0 ACCOLADES Symantec Endpoint Protection 11.0 receives the 2008 Excellence in Technology Award in the category of Network Security by Small Business Computing (1/08) http://www.smallbusinesscomputing.com/news/article.php/11520_3723026_1 Symantec Endpoint Protection 11.0 voted as cBest Security Suite for SMBs d by PC World Mexico (12/07) http://www.symantec.com/business/products/awards.jsp?pcid=2241&pvid=endpt_prot_1 Positive Feedback on Symantec Endpoint Protection 11.0 in the HealthCare Sector http://searchcio-midmarket.techtarget.com/news/article/0,289142,sid183_gci1297656,00.html?track=NL- 973&ad=623447&asrc=EM_NLN_3003601&uid=1308899 Endpoint Security represents a prime growth opportunity for VARS http://eval.symantec.com/mktginfo/enterprise/articles/b-ewk_endpoint_vars.01_2008.en-us.pdf Copyright © 2008 Symantec Corporation. All rights reserved. Symantec and the Symantec logo are trademarks or registered tradema rks of Symantec Corporation or its affiliates in the United States and other countries.


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